Red-legged Ant
Camponotus rufipes
This large carpenter ant occurs in warm Neotropical habitats, nesting in soil, dead wood, and sheltered cavities. It forages mainly at night for insects, sugary liquids, nectar, and honeydew. Strong mandibles allow it to handle prey and defend nest sites. When threatened, it can use irritating formic-acid secretions as a chemical defense.
- Type
- Shell / Fang
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Red-legged Ant
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